IIT JAM M.Sc in Chemistry Entrance Exam

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is the most prominent higher education institution in India and is known as the place for imparting best technical education. IIT JAM M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam is an exciting opportunity for the aspirants who want to pursue their postgraduate course in IIT. Those who qualify this entrance test can get an opportunity to widen their knowledge in Chemistry with world class laboratories and faculty members. Candidates should satisfy all the eligibility requirements specified in the exam notification before applying for the IIT Joint Admission Test (JAM).

Structure and Pattern of IIT JAM M.Sc in Chemistry Entrance Exam

Candidates need to answer objective questions as well as subjective questions. Thirty percent questions will be of objective type while seventy percent will be of subjective type. They should write the answers on the space provided in the question booklet. They won’t get any supplementary sheets to write their answers. Four choices will be provided for each objective question with one correct answer. If the candidates choose that correct answer, then they can obtain the maximum marks assigned for that question. Otherwise they will lose 1/3 of that maximum marks. Syllabus specified for this entrance test will include the topics given below.

Physical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria of IIT JAM M.Sc in Chemistry Entrance Exam

Those who are applying for IIT JAM M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam should have completed graduation with chemistry as one of the subjects. Candidates should not only obtain the concerned degree but also obtain it from a recognized university. Also, the candidates are required to obtain at least 55% marks during their graduation so as to become eligible for the entrance test. Reserved category candidates require only 50% marks for graduation to apply for the entrance test.

Chemical Thermodynamics : Reversible and irreversible processes; First law and its application to ideal and non – ideal gases; Thermochemistry; Second law; Entropy and free energy, Criteria for spontaneity.

Main Group Elements ( s and p blocks ) : Chemistry with emphasis on group relationship and gradation in properties; structure of electron deficient compounds of main group elements and application of main group elements.